Persistence Brings Success, Sick Tiger of the Ministry of Rites!

Parasol Tree's face was full of joy. Young Master's schooling had finally been settled.

Now, Young Master could enter an Academy and study the teachings of the sages.

"Madam intends for Young Master to attend the Academy with the other young masters of the manor when spring begins next year."

"However, some collateral relatives of the clan have all come pleading with Madam. She could not refuse them and sent all their children to the Academy in the estate. This year's enrollment slots are already full."

"For Young Master's education, Madam spared no effort and specially found him an Academy established by the Li Clan of Bianjing. There are still vacancies there."

Parasol Tree showed a trace of surprise and wanted to object. "But the Academy in the estate clearly..."

You had already interrupted respectfully. "Thank you for troubling yourself over this, Mother."

Handan scrutinized the youth. Seeing that his expression remained calm, she gave a slight nod.

Madam had long given instructions: if Xie Guan showed any indignation, this opportunity to study would be taken back.

"Of course, Madam has already prepared Young Master Guan's tuition and ceremonial gift for his studies."

As she spoke, Handan's gaze swept across the courtyard and landed upon the memorial tablet of Mother, prominently displayed in the main hall.

"Young Master Guan is quite filial."

Having said all she had to say, she turned and drifted away.

Parasol Tree's face was already covered in barely concealed fury.

"This is simply bullying people beyond all reason! Within Xie Manor alone, there are four or five Academies in the Main Estate, yet they are often unable to fill their enrollment quotas, and classes are constantly left empty."

"Young Master Yu, Young Master Yuan, and the like all have private tutors hired by their families. Why